Processing
All grapes are hand harvested in the early morning and placed as whole clusters, without destemming, into the Coquard press for a gentle pressing. The Coquard press allows a lowpressure, slow pressing to minimize solids and the breakdown of grape skins and seeds. A small portion of Pinot Noir was left on the skins to impart a pinkish salmon color, important to their Rosé.
Aging
After secondary fermentation in the bottle, the wines aged for an average of two years in our cool cellars. The dosage was made from a blend of reserve wines and pure cane sugar. The wine was aged for another six months before release from our cellars.
Tasting Notes
J Brut Rosé sparkles with a luminous pink salmon hue and exudes delicate aromas of strawberry, fresh cream, and a surprising earthy brioche characteristic. On the palate, the wine opens with flavors of tangerine, rose petal, and raspberry. The bright, delightfully fresh acidity of our Brut Rosé makes it an excellent companion to a variety of cuisines. They recommend pairing it with barbecued oysters on the half shell or smoked salmon and cheese canapés.